> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/barbara-siedle · updated 2026-11-03

# Barbara Siedle (b. 1946)

## What is Barbara Siedle’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 10 auction results for Barbara Siedle at 3 houses since 2019. Over the last 24 months the median price was $143 including buyer’s premium (middle half $137–$148, n=8). The auction record is $161 for Bustard (2026, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bustard | Watercolour on paper | $161 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2026 |
| 2 | Darter | Watercolour on paper | $161 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2026 |
| 3 | Eagle | Watercolour on paper | $143 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2026 |
| 4 | Egyptian Geese | Watercolour on paper | $143 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2026 |
| 5 | Herons | Watercolour on paper | $143 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2026 |
| 6 | Mallard Duck | Watercolour on paper | $143 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2026 |
| 7 | White Faced Whistling Ducks | Watercolour on paper | $119 | Strauss and Co | Oct 2025 |
| 8 | Barbara Siedle (South Africa, 1946 - ), Malachite Kingfisher | Watercolour on paper | $45 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Dec 2024 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 8 | $143 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $143 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 10 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Barbara Siedle is a South African artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2025, median price $143.

A work by Barbara Siedle sold in 2026 for $143, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Barbara Siedle work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barbara Siedle work is $143.

The median Barbara Siedle work on paper sells for $143 across 7 lots.

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 7 | $143 | $161 | — | 2026-07-13 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $143–$152 | $143 | $161 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $161 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $161 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Barbara Siedle worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barbara Siedle work is $143. The median Barbara Siedle work on paper sells for $143 across 7 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Barbara Siedle's auction record?

Barbara Siedle's auction record is $161, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Barbara Siedle auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/barbara-siedle (updated 2026-11-03).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.